Jaguar XJ, 2004-2009 - Autos.ca
The Jaguar XJ is one of the British marque’s best-known models, and is arguably one of its most recognizable cars, having maintained the same basic profile through numerous redesigns in the decades following its 1968 introduction. The 2004 XJ carried on that visual tradition, but was a radical departure for its use of an all-aluminum structure, which reduced the car’s weight compared to the previous generation, improving performance and fuel economy. Base Vanden Plas models use a 4. 2-litre V8 (294 hp. 303 lb. -ft. torque), and the upscale Super V8 has a supercharged version of the same motor with 390 hp and 399 lb. -ft. of torque. In 2006, the normally-aspirated V8’s horsepower was bumped to 300, while the supercharged engine boasted an even 400. torque figures remained the same. A sharp-looking XJR model was added, too. In 2008, the XJ got refreshed styling and a few more standard features, including more comfortable front seats with heating and cooling functions. In early cars, fuel consumption ratings were 12. 8/7. 8 L/100 km for naturally-aspirated models, and supercharged cars were rated 13. 6/8. 9 L/100 km (all figures city/highway). Natural Resources Canada shows improved ratings of 11. 6/6. 8 (naturally-aspirated) and 12. 6/7. 7 L/100 km (supercharged), but that must have been a fluke, as the numbers for 2007 cars were actually marginally higher than those for 2005. Consumer... Source: www.autos.ca
